Cameroon Weather Forecast
Cameroon weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cameroon is a country in Africa. Cameroon is a country in Africa with its capital at Yaounde. It has a population of about 28 million. The capital is Yaounde.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Cameroon with overcast. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 69°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 84%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cameroon is January, February and December. The climate is temperate. April, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 67°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cameroon today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Cameroon right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:28 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cameroon
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 69° | 84% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 68° | 100% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 67° | 82% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 69° | 77% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 70° | 93% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 69° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 69° | 100% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 69° | 100% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 69° | 100% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 68° | 100% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 68° | 85% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 69° | 100% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 69° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 69° | 100% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 68° | 66% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 68° | 62% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 9 |
Climate in Cameroon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 87° | 70° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 86° | 70° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 84° | 69° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 83° | 69° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 69° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 79° | 68° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 68° | 8,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 68° | 10,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 82° | 68° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 84° | 69° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Cameroon
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cameroon
Go in January, February and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cameroon?
Cameroon is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 3.848, 11.5021. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Cameroon right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cameroon?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cameroon, which has a temperate climate. April, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cameroon in?
Cameroon observes Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:28 AM.
How many people live in Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population of approximately 28 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 11:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
